#247 – Jamie Metzl: Lab Leak Theory

from Lex Fridman Podcast

by Lex Fridman

Published: Wed Dec 08 2021

Show Notes

Jamie Metzl is an author specializing in topics of genetic engineering, biotechnology, and geopolitics. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:
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OUTLINE:
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()– Introduction
()– Lab leak
()– Gain-of-function research
()– Anthony Fauci
()– Francis Collins
()– Joe Rogan, Brett Weinstein, and Sam Harris
()– Xi Jinping
()– Patient Zero
()– WHO
()– Government transparency
()– Likelihood of a cover-up
()– Future of reproduction
()– Jon Stewart
()– Joe Rogan and Sanjay Gupta
()– Ultramarathons
()– Chocolate
()– One Shared World
()– Hope for the future